Players like Rafael Delgado
CB/LBDefensa y Justicia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Delgado's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafael Delgado are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Gael Alonso, Justin De Haas. Doppel rates Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gael Alonso scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Rafael Delgado
Rafael Delgado is a versatile defensive asset, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he demonstrates impressive accuracy in long passes and a surprising knack for scoring, netting two goals this season. His durability is a notable strength, having missed only nine games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his ability to distribute the ball effectively sets him apart.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Delgado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Delgado
≈ 100% Rafael Delgado · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rafael Delgado · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rafael Delgado · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Delgado?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Rafael Delgado, with a 83/100 overall match. Gael Alonso and Justin De Haas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Delgado?
Yes. Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Delgado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Delgado's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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